The HRPP Insider
Updates from the Human Research Protection Program serving Brown University, Brown University Health, and Care New England.
May 5, 2026
Weekly Countdown to Full Transition
Important: Huron Registration Deadline for Health System Users
All health system users who require access to Huron IRB must complete registration by May 11 to avoid complications with the registration process.
If there is any possibility that you previously had a Brown ID (e.g., as a former student, employee, or affiliate) and will need access to Huron, you should register now. Waiting until after migration may result in delays due to additional troubleshooting requirements.
Transition Timeline (At-a-Glance)
We are officially entering the weekly countdown to full alignment of HRPP operations. Key milestones:
Now: All new project submissions must be completed in Huron IRB
IRBNet: Closed to new submissions as of May 4, 2026
Next Phase: Data migration from IRBNet to Huron on May 12, 2026
More detailed information on the HRPP Alignment page.
If you have an urgent review need after May 4, please contact the HRPP team directly for assistance at IRB@brown.edu.
Data Migration Update
We are entering the final stages of data migration from IRBNet to Huron IRB. Please review the following important details:
Final IRBNet data pull: May 12
Data load into Huron IRB: Night of May 20
Go-live of migrated data: May 21
What will be migrated:
Only active projects
Project-level information only (e.g., basic study details, approval dates, risk level)
What to expect after migration:
The first step for study teams will be to populate the Huron study record with active study documents
Not all study materials will be preloaded—manual updates will be required
Roles & permissions in Huron:
Only PIs and PI Proxies can submit studies in Huron
Proxies previously reported to HRPP will be preloaded into Huron
Any additional proxy assignments must be completed after migration
Study personnel may be added to create and edit submissions, but only PIs and proxies can submit
We appreciate your attention to these details to help ensure a smooth transition.
Training & Support Resources
To support this transition, a variety of training options are available:
On-Demand Training: Accessible anytime via the HRPP Education Center website
Live Training Sessions: Now available and listed on the HRPP Training Calendar
Self-Registration: Users can sign up directly through the website for upcoming sessions
We strongly encourage all users to take advantage of these resources to ensure a smooth transition.
Stay Connected: SHIP & The Researcher Channel
Don’t forget to plug into our support networks:
SHIP (Support Hub for Information and Planning): A virtual support hub where you can submit a help request or schedule a 30-minute consultation with an IRB or HRPP staff member through the online booking calendar for personalized assistance
The Researcher Channel: A collaborative forum to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from colleagues across the research community
These tools are designed to keep you informed and supported every step of the way.
Need Help?
The HRPP team is here to support you throughout this transition.
For urgent issues or questions, please reach out directly.
We appreciate your continued partnership as we move toward a more streamlined, centralized HRPP system.
Through the BIRCH initiative, the Brown HRPP will provide unified oversight for human subjects research across Brown University, Care New England, and Brown University Health, with Brown University serving as the IRB of record for all three institutions.
